Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #19V267000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V267000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting 2017 commercial rescue, 2014-2019 predator panther pumper, commercial pumper and predator ss pumper, 2012-2019 predator pumper, 2015-2019 commercial wildland, 2018 predator rescue and 2016 predator ss wildland vehicles Includes 148 affected units, Lift-up Cover May Unexpectedly Fall, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017 commercial rescue, 2014-2019 predator panther pumper, commercial pumper and predator ss pumper, 2012-2019 predator pumper, 2015-2019 commercial wildland, 2018 predator rescue and 2016 predator ss wildland vehicles
Defect Summary
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2017 commercial rescue, 2014-2019 predator panther pumper, commercial pumper and predator ss pumper, 2012-2019 predator pumper, 2015-2019 commercial wildland, 2018 predator rescue and 2016 predator ss wildland vehicles. the lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging.
Corrective Action
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. the recall began may 23, 2019. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.